Live Coverage: Fenerbahçe vs. Aston Villa

Casey Halston

Published: January 22, 2026 2:21 PM ET

Live Coverage: Fenerbahçe vs. Aston Villa

In a highly anticipated clash, Fenerbahçe faced Aston Villa in a critical Europa League match. The event took place at Chobani Stadium on Thursday night, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45 local time. Luis Godinho officiated this tense encounter.

Starting Lineups

Both teams showcased strong formations:

Fenerbahçe: Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Mert, Fred, İsmail, Nene, Asensio, Kerem, Duran
Aston Villa: Bizot, Cash, Lindelöf, Mings, Digne, Bogarde, Tielemans, Sancho, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins

Match Highlights

First Half Summary

The match kicked off with intensity. Just seconds in, İsmail Yüksek suffered a minor injury after a foul by Buendia but quickly returned to the game.

In the 10th minute, Fred attempted a long-range shot, which was comfortably saved by Aston Villa goalkeeper Bizot. Shortly after, Mert Müldür made a crucial defensive play, clearing a header off the line in the 18th minute.

Aston Villa took the lead in the 25th minute when Jadon Sancho scored after receiving a cross from Matty Cash. The first half concluded with the score at Fenerbahçe 0-1 Aston Villa.

Second Half Developments

The second half saw Fenerbahçe’s Anderson Talisca come close to equalizing but failed to convert a one-on-one opportunity against Bizot in the 59th minute. Aston Villa responded with a striking effort from Cash that hit the woodwork in the 62nd minute.

Ederson made an outstanding save from Morgan Rogers in the 64th minute, reflecting the pressure on Fenerbahçe’s defense. Minutes later, a goal by Aston Villa was ruled out for offside after VAR review.

Fenerbahçe remained in search of the equalizer but missed a clear chance when Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s shot was saved by Bizot. The match continued to display fierce competition between the two teams.

Conclusion

This match demonstrated the high stakes of the Europa League, with Fenerbahçe and Aston Villa battling fiercely for crucial points. Fans of both teams eagerly await the next round of matches after this enthralling encounter.